Our Los Angeles Podcast: Recent Episodes
Our/Los Angeles
LA is a city of many cities. Diversity in its people, it’s places and its poetry. Each episode will feature an in depth look into a specific side, layer, tangent, fascination of Los Angeles.That only someone who lives and loves LA as much as we do would know.And to make things interesting and numerologically correct (we are from LA after all). We realized that we are making ten episodes and that Los Angeles is a ten letter name...Hosts:..Courtney Nicols, Described by Bravo TV as "Chez Panisse meets Studio 54," Courtney Nichols' life goal is to bring sloppy dinner parties to the masses. At the core of her mission is Disco Dining Club - a thematic food and drink event that revels in all the excess, debauchery, and hedonism of disco. It is the belief of Disco Dining Club that there were moments of decadence throughout history that led to the ultimate decadence: Disco. Whether a historical era, an artistic movement, or an iconic piece of culture, Disco Dining Club recreates these colorful moments through the lens of a theatrical dinner party. At Disco Dining Club, only one thing is required of guests: to consume everything. You can find profiles of Courtney's eccentric feasts in Playboy, LA Times, Vogue, Food and Wine, Oxygen, and a slough of other esteemed outlets. ...David Charles is a Creative director and filmmaker. He’s a Sundance Alumni and on the board of The Art Directors Club of America. In the past two years he’s worked with Airbnb’s core leadership team in conceptualizing and bringing to life its brand new product "AIRBNB TRIPS". Tagged one of the biggest tech launches of 2016 and nominated for 8 Webby Awards. He co-led creative and wrote VOTE YOUR FUTURE; a campaign Directed by Alejandro Innaritu, David O Russell and Joss Whedon. 100 intimate films with celebrities including Martin Sheen, Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, amongst others sharing their most personal reasons on why they Vote. The films racked up over 500 million views in a month and endless news mentions. Including the leaked film where Robert De Niro kindly suggests he would like to punch Trump in the face. ;)
In this episode, Our/Los Angeles founder Rupert Runewitsch speaks with Meg Zany live from the Arsenic house.
Meg, is an international street artist, who is on a powerful mission to spread awareness of the Equal Rights Act and more importantly the fact that only 27 states are recognising equal rights in 2019.
Born and bread in Los Angeles, Meg has covered the city in inspiring and thought provoking pieces and has no intention in stopping.
We chat with Julia Ama, 1 of 12 kick-ass girls who make up the GRLSWIRL skate crew / co-operative that has captured the hearts and attention of so many women across the world.
Caviar Cross aka Cavi aka Nigel Stargate, producer and rapper and general Compton Hip-Hop ambassador, welcomes us into his studio to talk about how LA has changed, How Hip-Hop has evolved, whats missing from today's music and of course his new projects as Nigel Stargate.
Jeremy Fall, renowned award-winning restaurateur talks to us about his experience of growing up in Los Angeles and where his love affair with food came from
Our/Los Angeles Podcast launched with special guest Gary Baseman
For those that dont know, Gary is a pop-artist that has transended the likes of fashion, experience and traditional drawing. His characters take on lives of their own and many have been inspired by his experiences of growing up in Los Angeles.
This special live episode, digs deep into what he loves most about LA.
This episode we talk to Bob Baker’s world renowned puppet master, a jazz connoisseur and we dish out a string of Japanese noodle shops that will make you not want to eat anything else in your life. Who read an LA story? - Sasha Markova - Sasha is a British writer and creative director living in Los Angeles. Guest: Alex Evans from Bob Baker Marionette
Our first episode is about the people and culture that built Los Angeles; our Latino heritage and foundation. From an interview with World renowned Luchador Lil’ Cholo to the most indulgent culinary tips of the best Mexican food and drinks this side of the border.
Scream queens, sequin dreams and late night fiends. That’s Drag culture in LA. Stay tuned to our next episode….G is for Gaaag with very special guests The Boulet Brothers. Guest: Boulet Brothers
Warehouse parties. After hours parties. Women dressed as lobsters parties. What happens after 2 AM in LA is forever ingrained into your cerebral cortex. This episode, L is for Late Nights. Guests: Eli Glad & Remy Martin from Restless Nites
This is a discussion with Anton van der Woude and Rupert Runewitsch, the Partners of Our/Los Angeles vodka.
LA has a deep connection with spirituality. From the White Witch of Los Angeles reading the city’s future to an exclusive interview with a transcendental artist who helped bring the Krishna religion to America. Slip on your bindi’s, light your incense and tune in as we journey into the mystical side of Los Angeles. Guest: Maja D'Aoust + Baradraj MAREK BUCHWALDBorn in Tashkent, Uzbekistan –Central Asia /foothills of The Himalayas, Marek is a devotional artist with hundreds of works featured in Krishna literature and Sacred temples around the world as well as the art director of the The Bhagavad Gita Diorama Museum in Los Angeles.
LA is the city of many cities, so what would you do if you only had 24 hours left on this magical land? Get ready for the créme de la créme of things to do in LA in our last episode of the season, S is for So Long Suckers Guest: Sandi HemmerleinLA Story: Sasha Markova
Let’s dive deep as we explore LA’s greatest vinyl only parties, makeshift bars and other IRL gems the city has to offer. Guest: ZernellWho read an LA story? Kate Durbin
LA has more music scenes, venues and genres than tanning salons. It can be daunting, scattered and loud as hell. In this episode, we’re going to guide you through the noise and into the madness. Enjoy the show. Guests - Jaycek and Veronica from The ResidentLA Story - Ryan Julio, co-owner of ETA and The Greyhound
In LA, we’re naughty by nature and we like to strip down to a bare minimum. At the beach, at museums and at some very respectable establishments. Stay tuned to our next NSFW episode N is for Naked. Guest: Sienna SinclaireWho read an LA story? - Kate Durbin
Volcano experts running for congress. Taxidermy polar bears. And matador cocktails. LA has it all and then some. Stay tuned to our next episode E is for Explorers. Guest: Jess PhoenixLA Story: Andrew, manager of Norah